Head of ECE Contract Management

Nokia; Espoo; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Annual bonus based on performance

Health and well-being support

Career growth & learning opportunities

Company car or equivalent benefit

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Head of ECE Contract Management in Espoo to lead all contractual activities within the Portfolio Business People unit. You will guide strategy, negotiate complex deals, and ensure lifecycle excellence while aligning with legal and policy standards.

The role requires a top-tier background in contract management, leadership, and risk mitigation, with deep experience in technology contracts within telecom or IT solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or finance; advanced degree/qualification desirable.
• Minimum 10+ years in contract management, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience with complex technology contracts in telecom, enterprise networking, or IT solutions.
• Proven negotiation and management of high-value contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end ECE contract lifecycle.
• Develop and implement ECE contract strategies and policies.
• Mitigate risks and ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Mentor and develop the ECE contract management team.
• Collaborate with sales, legal, finance, and project teams on negotiations.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Law

Master's degree or legal qualification (JD, LL.B)

Tools

Contract management software

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

The Head of ECE Contract Management leads and oversees all contractual aspects within the Portfolio Business People unit, ensuring robust contract lifecycle management, risk mitigation, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Strategic ECE Contract Management: Develop, implement, and align ECE contract strategies and policies, providing expert guidance on complex contractual matters, negotiations, and disputes for ECE products and services.
• End-to-End ECE Contract Lifecycle Oversight: Manage the complete ECE contract lifecycle, including pre-award support, negotiation, execution, administration, renewals, amendments, and maintaining a robust ECE contract repository.
• ECE Risk, Compliance & Training: Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks specific to ECE deployments, ensuring compliance with legal and internal requirements, and delivering training on ECE contract best practices.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the ECE contract management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Cross-Functional ECE Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for all ECE contract-related matters, collaborating with sales, legal, finance, and project teams to support ECE customer negotiations.

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or legal qualification (e.g., JD, LL.B) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in contract management, commercial law, or procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience with complex technology contracts, preferably within telecommunications, enterprise networking, or IT solutions (experience with PBO or similar domains is a strong plus).
• Proven track record of successful negotiation and management of high-value, strategic contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and risk management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in contract management software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The position currently benefits from Nokia’s standard employment terms and benefits. Subject to completion of the contemplated transaction and the role’s transfer to the acquiring company, it is expected that broadly comparable employment terms and benefits will be maintained post‑closing.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in Finland :

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
• Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
• Health and well-being support - occupational health services, well-being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
• Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
• Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
• Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade